Because Wang Yansheng was overconfident, he thought that he just beat up a scholar and took away some property, which was nothing.
His own achievements are enough to outweigh this small mistake.
He had no idea of the seriousness of the crime of transgression, nor did he know that his fault was not in the result, but in his behavior.
Therefore, no one was sent to Zhao Kuangyin for help.
When Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Kuangyi received the news about Wang Yansheng, Kou Xiang had already been sent to prison and sent people to the Inspection Department to investigate rumors, corruption, and threats.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the soldiers who were collaborating with Wang Yansheng recalled that when Wang Yansheng usually chatted and boasted, he often praised Zhao Kuangyin, the commander in front of the palace, for his unparalleled martial arts, unrivaled in the world, and his righteousness, which was even better than that of the ancient Mengchang.
In short, he praised him very much and praised him very much. He also said how good the relationship between them was. So the soldier secretly found Zhao Zhai and then spread the news.
When Zhao Kuangyin heard that it was Wang Yansheng again, he was shocked.
It's only been more than a month since Shi Shouxin's incident, is this causing trouble again?
Zhao Kuangyi understood the cause of the matter in detail, and after learning what had happened, he gave a few instructions and had someone lead him away from Zhao's house.
Zhao Kuangyin wanted to understand the situation, but Zhao Kuangyi blocked him.
Zhao Kuangyi asked: "Brother, are you going to Kaifeng Mansion?"
Zhao Kuangyin nodded and said: "Wang Yansheng is in prison, so we have to go find out the situation no matter what."
Zhao Kuangyi said angrily: "Wang Yansheng is a troublemaker. My brother just solved Shi Shouxin's matter for him. The scar has not healed yet, so he forgot the pain...and now something has happened again. This is a piece of mud that cannot be supported on the wall. It cannot be done."
Carved rotten wood, my brother still wants to give him a good wife for the rest of his life?"
Zhao Kuangyin paused when he heard this, and there was some hesitation in his heart.
In the case of Shi Shouxin, the two brothers managed to minimize the loss of influence.
But if the loss is small, it is still a loss.
Especially Shi Shouxin himself. The two people who were originally close to each other have developed a small gap.
Although the two still value this friendship and maintain it carefully.
But why do we need to maintain true friendship?
It is impossible to go back to the way it was before.
This is the price of settling things.
With Wang Yansheng's ability, it was indeed worth the price. Although Zhao Kuangyin felt regretful in his heart, he never regretted it.
But if it really happens like what Zhao Kuangyi said, no one can stand it if it happens again and again.
Zhao Kuangyin was also full of tangles in his heart, and said: "If my brother is in trouble, if he doesn't do anything, I will feel really sorry for him. What's more, if he doesn't take action, I'm afraid my brothers will be heartbroken."
Zhao Kuangyi didn't have Zhao Kuangyin's scruples at all, but rather scorned him. In his eyes, the so-called loyalty is just a tool, and it should be stopped in moderation. If you take it too seriously, you will suffer the consequences.
Wang Yansheng is a classic example.
If Wang Yansheng hadn't offended Shi Shouxin, Zhao Kuangyi wouldn't have been willing to side with Wang Yansheng last time.
Zhao Kuangyi said: "Wang Yansheng violated the national law this time, and it fell into the hands of Kaifeng Mansion. I don't know about Kou Xiang, but he was promoted by Luo Youdu. Luo Youdu has a good ability to recognize people, and he gathers people around him
They are all good people. It’s a pity that he has no roots. If he has some family background, his achievements will be higher."
"My brother believes that with his eyes, he will never promote a mediocre person. Facing the Kaifeng Mansion, is my brother really sure that he can rescue Wang Yansheng? If he encounters the situation of Wang Jixun back then, he will be very embarrassed."
Although Zhao Kuangyi disliked Luo Youdu and was even filled with disgust, he spoke highly of him.
"Of course, I believe that if we use my Zhao family connections at all costs, we can save Wang Yansheng, but can we afford the price?"
"Is it really worth it for Wang Yansheng?"
"If things get serious, what will the officials think of my brother?"
Questions were asked one by one by Zhao Kuangyi.
Zhao Kuangyin fell silent.
Since Luo Youdu set up the golden sign of Kaifeng Mansion, Kaifeng Mansion has become a sacred place for people to redress their grievances.
Guo Rong was extremely satisfied with this and emphasized the role of Kaifeng Mansion more than once.
For the sake of Wang Yansheng, which caused Guo Rong's dissatisfaction, it was really not worth the gain.
Zhao Kuangyi advised: "The crime Wang Yansheng committed was not simply threatening and intimidating but greedy for money. It was transgression. The crime can be big or small, depending on the punishment. But it is certain that it will not cost his life. It can range from being demoted to three levels in a row to a serious crime.
Then let him go to the border and perform meritorious service, no matter what, the crime will not be worthy of death."
"I think that instead of taking risks, I might as well use Wang Yansheng to restrain his subordinates and make them restrain themselves. Things are different now, and the officials will not tolerate them."
"Brother cares about friendship and face over and over again and spoils them. In the end, you are the only one who suffers."
Zhao Kuangyin hesitated again and again and sighed: "Sanlang's advice is right. I also know that some people have experienced several turbulent times and inevitably have bad habits. I usually advise them to change and restrain themselves, but they are not willing to give up heavy punishment. In this situation, it is indeed necessary
Made some changes.”
He was not a hypocritical person, so he immediately ignored the matter, and even thought of using this matter to restrain the atmosphere.
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Kou Zhai.
Dou Yi and Zhao Pu made an appointment to visit him.
"Brother Kexiang, Brother Zeping, please come in quickly!"
Kou Xiang welcomed him warmly.
For Dou Yi, the boss of the Five Dragons of the Dou family, Kou Xiang and Song Qi had already met several times when they were hanging out in Kaifeng. They had great respect for his talent, learning and moral character, but they did not have the opportunity to have an in-depth relationship with him.
During the Battle of Huainan, Dou Yi and Song Qi were Luo Youdu's right-hand men. One helped him deal with the affairs of the three states, and the other helped him deal with the trivial matters in the army. They had a deep relationship with each other.
Back in Bianjing, under the introduction of Song Qi, Dou Yi and Kou Xiang formally established a friendship.
Kou Xiang was erudite and knowledgeable, and could write good articles. Dou Yi was also knowledgeable and rigorous in his scholarship. The two of them cherished each other, and their relationship was closer than that of Song Qi, a practical person.
As for Zhao Pu, he just made up the numbers.
Although Dou Yi, Kou Xiang, and Song Qi all knew that Zhao Pu had a strategy in mind, the huge difference in cultural level always made Zhao Pu slightly out of place.
"When I heard that you were coming, my wife went to the kitchen and prepared some special dishes, and we drank a few cups."
Kou Xiang invited Dou Yi and Zhao Pu into the house.
Mrs. Kou came out to see the ceremony.
Dou Yi, after Zhao Pu returned the gift.
Dou Yi smiled and said: "I heard that your wife is pregnant, and I haven't had time to congratulate you yet!"
Kou Xiang also smiled with a somewhat serious face: "Don't rush, don't rush, there is still half a year."
Dou Yi was a person who had been there and had a lot of experience, so she suggested: "Brother Xinjian, you can buy some more old hens and keep them at home. A woman's body is most harmed by childbirth, so she needs to take good care of her. My wife is a person who has been there, so she can come and help.
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Kou Xiang was overjoyed and said: "The old hen is ready and is being raised in the backyard. It would be great if my wife is willing to help. Although I look calm on the face, I really don't know what I am doing."
They were chatting happily, and Zhao Pu didn't interrupt, but looked at the backyard for no reason.
The three of them took their seats along the table.
Naturally, we talked about Wang Yansheng’s case.
However, Kou Xiang was an upright and rigorous man, and would not reveal even a word about the case to his friends.
Zhao Pu did not force himself, he just repeated his point of view and said: "Wang Yansheng is young, but Zhao Kuangyin behind him is the most trusted Forbidden Army general in the official family, second only to the chief of the Third Division. Moreover, the Zhao family has generations of generals with connections all over the world.
Both the government and the public, Brother Xin Jian must not take this lightly."
Today, Wang Yansheng pretended to be dead and fainted. Kou Xiang knew that he must be delaying time and waiting for rescue. He was mentally prepared and nodded and said: "I'll be waiting, at the feet of the Bianjing Emperor. Wang Yansheng was so arrogant, except for his own violent nature
, besides greed, nine times out of ten, I feel that there is someone behind me. Even if something happens, I am not afraid."
"I want to let him know that before the law, no one can help him. It's okay if the other party doesn't come. If he goes with him and does illegal things, no matter who he is, I will seek justice for Brother Rensou."
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Rensou is the cousin of Bi Shiyuan.
Dou Yi solemnly said: "How magnificent! Brother Xin Jian, you should be surprised."
The three of them stopped talking about the matter, chatted and drank freely, and then dispersed at night.
The next day.
"ah!!!"
A scream sounded in the backyard.
Kou Xiang was reading in the study in the morning when he heard screaming and hurried to the backyard.
But I saw a maid sitting on the ground, staring in the direction of the chicken coop with a pale face.
Kou Xiang came quickly, only to see that the old hens he had bought to nurse his wife back to health were staggering around and dying miserably.
Looking at the dead chickens lying on the ground, Kou Xiang's expression suddenly changed. Thinking of Zhao Pu's reminder yesterday, his eyes almost burst into flames.
The servants and maids who heard the screams rushed to see what was going on, but seeing this situation, they couldn't help but whisper.
Even Mrs. Kou came after hearing the news.
Kou Xiang was afraid that his wife would be frightened and that it would affect the fetus in her belly, so he hurriedly said: "Quick, help my wife into the house!"
Mrs. Kou waved her hand to stop the maid, and came to Kou Xiang's side. Looking at the dead chickens on the ground, her eyes flashed with a hint of horror, but soon changed to a hint of determination, and she said softly: "This is it."
The other party’s warning?”
Kou Xiang nodded and said: "80% yes. Madam, are you afraid?"
Mrs. Kou said: "I am not afraid of you."
"Okay!" Kou Xiang said with a smile: "If my husband unfortunately has an accident, if the child in his belly is a boy, he will be named Kou Zhun. If it is a girl, he will be named Kou Lin!"
"Manager Wu, go to the coffin shop and pick out a good coffin for me, so that you don't have time to prepare it."
Kou Xiang calmly had the dead chickens collected and returned to his study for morning reading.
Then he ate, changed into his official uniform, and went out. Everything was as usual, as if nothing happened.
But there are so many people in the Kou family, and you and I will spread the word with each word.
Especially when the owner of the coffin shop delivered the fine coffin to the Kou family, he learned what had happened and confiscated the Kou family's money and said directly: "The best thing about this coffin is that it will attract moths after a long time.
Once the wood is burned, it will be a blessing if it does come in handy."
In just one day, the news that Fa Cao joined the army to prepare a coffin to resolve the case against Kou Xiang spread throughout the streets and alleys of Kaifeng, and everyone knew about it.